Spicy Shrimp with Feta Sauce

Use marinated feta cubes in this dish for a little extra special flavor.

Serves 4
Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 20 to 30 minutes
Noodles to Match penne, rigatoni, spiral, tagliatelle

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 300 grams shrimps, shelled, deveined, with tails left on
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes
• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• 1½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (add more for extra heat)
• sugar, salt, and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup cubed feta cheese to serve
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Method

1 In a medium saucepan, heat oil and fry the shrimps just until they turn pink. Remove from pan and set aside.

2 Using the same pan, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

3 Add tomato sauce and stock. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

4 Add shrimps and mix well. Add thyme oregano, and chili flakes. Season to taste with sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 1 more minute.

5 Just before serving, add feta cheese and parsley.